Winning blow: queen to d2 (b4)
c9-15195naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 1010Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
26. Qxd2 Rxd2 27. Kxd2 a5 28. Rf1
Why it works
- Great move! queen to d2 keeps the pressure (+8.8).
- Well found: king to d2 (+8.7).
- A natural move: rook to f1.
- You win decisive material (+8.7).
- If instead Rxd2, then Kxd2 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #362.
SP-362 · BastionScout — The king starts one file off-centre, on c or f, and a knight begins in a corner.
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